MEL
Melbourne
Australia
8,679 km
5,393 miles
VAM
Maamigili
Maldives
Distance
8,679 km
5,393 mi / 4,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
284°
west northwest

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MEL VAM
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Villa International Airport
IATA Code MEL VAM
ICAO Code YMML VRMV
City Melbourne Maamigili
Country Australia Maldives
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Indian/Maldives
Elevation 434 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 3.470000, 72.830000

Melbourne (MEL) to Maamigili (VAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Villa International Airport (VAM) in Maamigili, Maldives is 8,679 kilometers (5,393 miles / 4,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Maldives. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:47 in Melbourne, it's 00:47 in Maamigili. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Maamigili (VAM) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Villa International Airport (VAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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